The function of the Advising and Academic Coaching Interest Group will be to address these areas more in-depth in a variety of ways. The main focus will be to address these issues by:

• Developing a definition that combines advising and coaching;
• Providing resources (workshops, sessions at conferences, on-line materials) for members to enhance coaching abilities;
• Developing a listserve for members to issues, current trends, etc. on advising and coaching; and
• Creating partnerships with organizations that focus on different aspects of coaching.

Diversity Charge:  This Interest Group will encourage members of different groups to provide information regarding the challenges of coaching students of different groups. This information may be in the form of workshops and presentations at conferences, discussions on the listserv, or any other avenue available to members for support.